Egg on a Bagel
How do you like your eggs? On a bagel is the correct answer. You can’t get far in your search for the perfect breakfast without running into eggs or bagels. And together, they magnify each others deliciousness to new heights.
Bacon, egg, and perfectly-melted cheese.
Egg and cheese
Minimalist take on the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. This you’ll find everywhere you look, coffee shop chains, bodegas, diners, brunch spots. Yummy no matter what cheese you use! Most opt for the sharp bite of cheddar, the smooth melt of American cheese, or a schmear of cream cheese. However, pepperjack, provolone, havarti, and colby do an excellent job as well. Smoked gouda elevates this with its smoky umami flavor. If you’re feeling a bit Greek one morning, sprinkle on some feta and enjoy.
Frying an egg on the flat-top grill.
Sunny-side-up
With a little runny yolk, over easy eggs provide built-in sauce. This is an important part of why an egg sandwich has the proper composition and texture. However, a fried egg isn’t for the faint of heart. This option involves a little more mess than a fully cooked egg. Pair an over-easy egg with anything that benefits from sauce: for example, sausage, pastrami, bacon.
What’s better than breakfast with a friend?
Scrambled up
A childhood favorite. Light, bright, and just right. The perfect scramble requires a pinch of salt and pepper and a vigorous mix both before and during cooking. Keep the egg moving to get the best structure, and remember to not overcook. Voila, you have a hearty and wholesome topping for your morning bagel. May we be so bold as to recommend you try it with some spicy mustard?
Fluffy scramble on a sesame bagel from Gotham.
Bonus: egg salad!
Your egg salad sandwich just got upgraded to bagel status. Give it a try; you’re certain to find that the heartier bread base holds up beautifully under your creamy salad. We like this with some tomato and arugula to balance the flavors out with some acidity and zestiness.
A batch of egg salad. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
